UK boy's name
Mohammod
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "praised, admired".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mohammod is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mohammod popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 40 births.
This profile covers 415 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 411 living people in the UK are called Mohammod. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mohammod ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 40 boys were registered as Mohammod.
- • About 411 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mohammod as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2001
40 births
Estimated living
411
2026
Meaning
What does Mohammod mean?
The name Mohammod is derived from the Arabic name Muhammad, which has its roots in the Semitic languages. It is a variant spelling of the name that is commonly used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bangladesh and parts of India.
The name Muhammad means "praised" or "praiseworthy" in Arabic, and it is the personal name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The name gained widespread popularity after the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in the late 6th century AD in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muhammad can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The name is mentioned several times throughout the Quran, including in verses praising the Prophet Muhammad and his teachings.
Throughout history, the name Mohammod has been carried by numerous notable individuals, including religious scholars, rulers, and intellectuals. Some of the most prominent figures with this name include:
1. Mohammod Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), a lawyer and politician who played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan and served as the country's first Governor-General.
2. Mohammod Abdur Rahim (1756-1857), a Bengali writer and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature.
3. Mohammod Ghori (1162-1206), a Sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who conquered large parts of the Indian subcontinent and laid the foundations for the Delhi Sultanate.
4. Mohammod Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the last Shah of Iran who ruled from 1941 until his overthrow in the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
5. Mohammod Iqbal (1877-1938), a renowned poet and philosopher who is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan and a pioneer of the modern Muslim renaissance.
The name Mohammod has been embraced by people from various cultural and religious backgrounds, not just those of Islamic faith. Its popularity can be attributed to the profound influence of the Prophet Muhammad on the world, as well as the admiration for his teachings and principles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mohammod over time
The chart below shows babies named Mohammod registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mohammod, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 40 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohammod by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mohammod was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3837 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2812 | 71 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1070 | 223 | 10 |
| 1990s | #633 | 106 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Mohammod
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mohammod: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mohammod in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mohammod was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Mohammod most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 40 babies registered as Mohammod in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mohammod?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "praised, admired".
How many people are called Mohammod in the UK?
A total of 415 babies have been registered as Mohammod across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.